Hearthside Food Solutions Child Labor Class Action Settlement
Individuals who worked at a Hearthside Food Solutions facility in Illinois while under age 16.
Who’s Eligible
- Must have worked at a Hearthside Food Solutions facility located in Illinois.
- Employment must have occurred between March 1, 2020, and December 4, 2024.
- Must have been under the age of 16 for some or all of the period worked at the facility.
- Includes both direct-hire employees and temporary workers assigned through staffing agencies.
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What You Need to Do to Get Paid
Submit a claim online at the official settlement website or by mail. You must provide documentation verifying your age and employment dates.
Claimants must provide documentation verifying their age and employment at a Hearthside facility in Illinois while under age 16 (e.g., staffing agency payroll records, IDs).
Settlement Payout
Payments are calculated on a pro rata basis using the formula: (50% of the Settlement Amount ÷ total verified weeks worked by all claimants) × the individual claimant’s verified weeks worked while under age 16.
- $2,250,000 (50% of the fund) allocated for claimant payments
- Remaining funds cover administrative costs and deposits to the Illinois Department of Labor’s enforcement fund
Background of the Lawsuit
The Illinois Attorney General and Illinois Department of Labor investigated Hearthside Food Solutions for alleged violations of child labor laws, specifically employing minors under 16 in hazardous conditions. Hearthside denies wrongdoing but agreed to this settlement to resolve the investigation.
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Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 64053, St. Paul, MN 55164
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